NCERT Non Teaching Online Form 2026

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially opened applications for various Non-Teaching (Non-Academic) positions for 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 173 vacancies across Group A, B, and C levels at its headquarters in New Delhi and regional institutes in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong.

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National Council of Educational Research and Training

NCERT Non Teaching Online Form 2026

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Application Fee

Post Group & Level Category (Gen/OBC/EWS) SC / ST / PwBD / ESM
Group A (Level 10-12) ₹1500 Nil
Group B (Level 6-7) ₹1200 Nil
Group C (Level 2-5) ₹1000 Nil

Payment Mode

  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • IMPS Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: December 24, 2025
  • Online Application Starts: December 27, 2025
  • New Extended Last Date: January 30, 2026 (11:55 PM)
  • Exam Date: To be announced soon.

Age Limits

  • LDC / Lab Assistant: 18–27 Years.
  • Group B Posts: Up to 30 or 35 Years.
  • Group A Posts: Up to 40 or 50 Years.
  • (Age relaxation applies: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years).

Vacancy Details

NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2025 Details

Total Post : 173 Posts

📊 NCERT Non Teaching Vacancy Category Details

Group Pay Levels Total Posts UR OBC SC ST EWS
Group A 10–12 09 06 01 01 00 01
Group B 6–8 26 13 08 01 02 02
Group C 2–5 138 67 35 12 16 08
Total 173 86 44 14 18 11

🎓 Post-Wise Details & Qualification

Post Name Pay Level Educational Qualification Max Age Selection Process
LDC (Lower Division Clerk) Level-2 12th Pass + Typing (35 wpm English OR 30 wpm Hindi) 27 Years CBT + Typing Test
Lab Assistant Level-4 Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject (Physics/Chem/Bio/CS) 27 Years CBT
Store Keeper Grade-II Level-4 12th Pass (Diploma in Store Keeping is desirable) 27 Years CBT
Junior Accountant Level-6 Graduate in Commerce / Economics / Finance 30 Years CBT
Technician Grade-I Level-5 10th/12th Pass + ITI Certificate in the relevant trade 27 Years CBT + Trade Test
Senior Accountant Level-6 Graduate (Comm/Eco/Fin) + Relevant experience 30 Years CBT
Cameraman Grade-II Level-6 Degree/Diploma in Cinematography + Experience 30 Years CBT + Skill Test
Assistant Engineer Level-10 B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering branch 35 Years CBT + Interview
Production Officer Level-11 Bachelor’s in Printing Technology (or Degree + Diploma) 40 Years Interview

📝 Selection Process & Syllabus

  • Written Exam (CBT): The primary screening for all posts.
  • Skill Test: For posts like LDC (Typing), Technicians (Trade Test), or Cameraman.
  • Interview: Only applicable for Group A (Level 10–12) positions.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

  • Section A (General): English Language, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
  • Section B (Domain): Subject-specific questions related to the post (e.g., Accounting for Accountants, Physics for Lab Assistants).
  • Negative Marking: Generally 1/4th (0.25) mark for each wrong answer.

💻 How to Apply NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment

  • Visit the official website: ncert.nic.in.
  • Navigate to the “Vacancies” section and select “Non-Academic.”
  • Click on the apply link for Advt No. 01/2025.
  • Register with your email and mobile number to get a User ID and Password.
  • Log in and fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
  • Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required documents.
  • Pay the fee online and Submit. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Interested Candidates can Read the Full Notification Before Online.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online
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Official Notification (PDF)
Click Here
Official Website
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Home Page
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NCERT Non-Teaching posts?

  • Ans: The deadline has been officially extended to January 30, 2026 (11:55 PM).

Q2: Can I apply for more than one post?

  • Ans: Yes, you can apply for multiple posts if you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, you must fill out separate application forms and pay the fee for each post individually.

Q3: Is there any application fee exemption?

  • Ans: Yes. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories, as well as Women candidates, are generally exempt from paying the application fee.

Q4: What is the selection process for the LDC post?

  • Ans: Selection for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Typing Skill Test. The typing test is qualifying in nature, meaning its marks are not added to the final merit.

Q5: Is there an interview for all positions?

  • Ans: No. Interviews are conducted only for Group A (Level 10 and above) positions. For Group B and C posts, selection is based on the written exam and skill test (if applicable).

Q6: What is the negative marking in the written exam?

  • Ans: There is a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) mark for every incorrect answer in the objective-type test.

Q7: Where will the job location be?

  • Ans: Selected candidates can be posted at NCERT Headquarters (New Delhi) or any of its Regional Institutes (RIE) in Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, or Shillong.

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